Hand-drawn map showing locations of early Colvill homesteads, cemetery, and first school, originally drawn for the book ""Hanging On"" by Eleanor Jackson Stone.
This is a plat map of Thomson Township in 1903, showing locations of Esko's Corner (Esko), Thomson Township Schools, Thomson Reservoir; pilings for the Minnesota & North Wisconsin Railroad bridge (popularly known as the Brooks-Scanlon line) still visible in the St. Louis River near the Highway 61 bridge in Scanlon, drawn in 1980 by J. Raymond Mattinen, (April 13, 1914 to September 18, 1987), a local historian and author of the first book of the history of Esko and Thomson Township. It was drafted from the official Carlton County tax rolls of 1903 and platted from the county soil map of 1905. Also shown are Elm Creek, Midway River, St. Louis River, Hay Creek, Crystal Creek, Village of Thomson, Northern Pacific Railroad, Minnesota and North Wisconsin Railroad, and the Great Northern Railroad.
Cooperative Power Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and United Power Association, Elk River, Minnesota, power line placement maps for Grant County and portions of Traverse and Stevens counties. Each map shows tower placement on copies of aerial photographs of affected properties and a graph showing elevations of towers above sea level.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1971
Description:
Hartley Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Lawrence Lake East and Horsehead Lake. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
Accommodation guide from local lodges and motels on the alternate side of a map that shows routes of Cook County cross country ski trails and descriptive copy of 24 trails.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1970
Description:
Warba quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Trout Lake and Feeley Township areas.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1970
Description:
Wabana quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9330/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines, pencil regarding logging camps in the Wabana Lake area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1970
Description:
Clubhouse Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9330/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Clubhouse Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1969
Description:
Goodland quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil, red and black ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area south of Pengilly. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
Minnesota Department of Highways; U.S. Department of Transportation
Date Created:
1969
Description:
This 1969 General Highway Map of Cook County with Dr. Willis Raff's added locations of abandoned railroads, river driving dams, sawmills and rafting points is one of three maps that, together, cover all of Cook County. Includes hand-written notations by noted historian Dr. Willis Raff.
Minnesota Department of Highways; U.S. Department of Transportation
Date Created:
1969
Description:
This 1969 General Highway Map of Cook County with Dr. Willis Raff's added locations of abandoned railroads, river driving dams, sawmills and rafting points is one of three maps that, together, cover all of Cook County. Includes hand-written notations by noted historian Dr. Willis Raff.
Minnesota Department of Highways; U.S. Department of Transportation
Date Created:
1969
Description:
This 1969 General Highway Map of Cook County with Dr. Willis Raff's added locations of abandoned railroads, river driving dams, sawmills and rafting points is one of three maps that, together, cover all of Cook County. Includes hand-written notations by noted historian Dr. Willis Raff.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1969
Description:
Floodwood Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Floodwood Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr SW quadrangle topographic map (N4800-W9252.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Pelican Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’; Cloquet Lumber Company in red.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1967
Description:
Elephant Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4807.5-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Elephant Lake area of the Kabetogama State Forest. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
This folded brochure features advertisements for local businesses, including their addresses and phone numbers. It also has three maps: Downtown Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and Minneapolis and Suburban Areas.
One hand-drawn, cadastral map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing parcel dimensions and property ownership of S 1/2 Sec. 27, T.28, R.24. The area is bounded by West 66th Street East, Portland Avenue, West 70th Street East, and Lyndale Avenue.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Stingy Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Side Lake and Keewatin. The hand written notations include information on the following, logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Side Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Side Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’;
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Sherry Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Side Lake. The hand written notations include information on the following: South Ridge Line Railroad and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Sassas Creek quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the area east of Cook.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
O'Leary Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of Nashwauk. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Haley quadrangle topographic map (N4752.5-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Lake Vermillion. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1962
Description:
Allen quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Aurora and Babbitt. The hand written notations include information on the following: Northampton & Bath Railroad line (NB); Shank logging camps noted with ‘C’; Shank Lumber Company;
Topographic survey map of Township No. 63, Grand Portage Reservation area, N. Range 5 E. 4th Meridian and Township 63, N. Range No. 6 E. 4th Meridian, with early native names for certain locations and written comments and clarifications by Richard J. O'Brien.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Two Harbors quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9130/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the area north of Two Harbors.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Two Harbors NE quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9130/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Silver Creek township area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Markham quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9200/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Markham area. The hand written notations include information on the following: Duluth & Northeastern Railroad (D&NE) line; logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Hibbing quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Lawrence Lake East and Horsehead Lake.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Boulder Lake Reservoir NE quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area south of Markham. The hand written notations include information on the following: Duluth, Northeastern Railroad (DNE) line.
Map showing evacuation routes to be used when the Evacuation Signal is sounded, with notation describing steps to take for safety. Escape ways are marked with arrows. Area on map includes Anoka in the north, the St. Croix River in the east, Shakopee in the south, and Maple Plain in the west. Distance scale is marked in miles, dated July 1956.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Whiteface quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9215/7.5), featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines near Cloquet Valley State Forest area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Soudan quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9207.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Soudan area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Sioux Pine Island quadrangle topographic map (N4752.5-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines north of Lake Vermillion.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Eagles Nest quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Eagles Nest Lake area.
head of lakes; harbor; depths; acres of state land; sailing directions; visibility of lights; streets; railroads; business district; Minnesota Point; Superior Bay; Superior Wisconsin; Superior Entry
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Isabella quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9115.5/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Isabella area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Dewey Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9252.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Dewey Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: Virginia Railroad Line and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Dewey Lake NW quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9252.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Dewey Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: Swift Refrigerator Lines (SRL) and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Dark Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Dark Lake area of the Superior National Forest. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Cramer quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9100/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of Finland. The hand written notations include information on the following: Duluth & Northeastern Railroad line (D&NM), logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey;
Date Created:
1954
Description:
Thompson Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Thompson Lake area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1954
Description:
Silver Bay quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9115/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north and west of Silver Bay.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1954
Description:
Barrs Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9152.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines: Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad line (M&NW), the Duluth & Northern Minnesota Railroad line (DMN), and camps in the area of the Cloquet Valley State Forest around Barrs Lake.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Whyte quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9130/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Superior National Forest area near Silver Creek Township.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Saginaw quadrangle topographic map (N4645-W9222.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the area between Independence and Cloquet.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Independence quadrangle topographic map (N4652.5-W9222.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Independence area. The hand written notations include information on the following; Duluth and Northeastern Railroad Company, and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Boulder Lake Reservoir quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9207.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Boulder Lake Reservoir area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Adolph quadrangle topographic map (N4645-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Esko and Twig. The hand written notations include information on the following: Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad line and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
Duluth Superior Transit Company and Duluth Superior Bus Company
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Two-sided brochure; Souvenir Map and Bus Guide Map of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. Showing Bus Lines, Six Interesting Bus Trips We Are Sure You Will Enjoy, Recreational Opportunities Available to Bus Riders; golf; fishing; boat rides, baseball; tennis; archery; museums; World's Transportation Bargain; fares; minutes from downtown.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Silica quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Keewatin and Floodwood. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Nashwauk quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
Central Duluth; East Hillside; 4th to 18th Avenues East; Lake Street to 3rd Street; neighborhood; street names; buildings; schools; parks; Washington Avenue
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Keewatin quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Keewatin area. The hand written notations include information on the following, logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Calumet quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Calumet area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Babbitt NE quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9145/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines, and logging camps in the area northeast of Babbitt. The hand written notations include information on the following: Dunka River Lumber Railroad line; logging camps noted with ‘C’; Dunka River Lumber Company.